OBITUARY

William Edward Pierce

May 27, 1920July 19, 2019
Obituary of William Edward Pierce
William Edward Pierce, 99, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House. He was born on May 27, 1920, in Herrin, Illinois, to the late Charles “Dewey” and Bessie Leona (Spangler) Pierce. William was a decorated WWII Army Veteran who served in the South Pacific from 1941-1945. He was a founding member of Gateway Baptist Church. William is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Bernadine; daughters, Janice Patton, Julie McIntosh and Gayle Hall; grandson, Jeffery Miller (Jodi) and granddaughters, Amanda Driol (Daniel) and Amie Roach (Chris); great grandchildren, Katlyn Holman Roach, Hudson Miller, Karlie Holman Roach, Addison Miller, and Mason Driol; and nieces; nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles A. Pierce and Kenneth R. Pierce; son-in-laws, Harold Patton, Steve McIntosh, and Gene Hall. Friends may visit Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Alexander Newburgh Chapel. Service to follow officiated by Rev. Glenn Mollette. Private entombment will be held Monday at Park Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Linda E. White Hospice House or American Legion Kapperman Post #44.

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  • FAMILY

  • Bernadine Pierce Loving wife of 74 years
  • Janice Patton Daughter
  • Julie McIntosh Daughter
  • Gayle Hall Daughter
  • Jeffery Miller (Jodi) Grandson
  • Amanda Driol (Daniel) Granddaughter
  • Amie Roach (Chris) Granddaughter
  • Katlyn Holman Roach Great Grandchild
  • Hudson Miller Great Grandchild
  • Karlie Holman Roach Great Grandchild
  • Addison Miller Great Grandchild
  • Mason Driol Great Grandchild
  • Mr. Pierce also leaves nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

Past Services

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Visitation

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Funeral Service